Bajrang Punia won gold in the men’s 67kg wrestling event, giving India its first gold medal of the day.
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Naturally, there were a lot of messages and reactions on social media about this achievement, here’s a glimpse of some of the messages on Twitter:
President of India, Draupadi Murmu shared a congratulatory message on Twitter, “Congratulations to Bajrang Punia for winning his second gold in a row in wrestling #CommonwealthGames and making history. Your consistency, dedication and excellence is an inspiration to our youth. Your gold medals reflect the spirit of becoming the best, of a new India.”
Congratulations to Bajrang Punia for winning his second gold in a row in wrestling #CommonwealthGames and making history. Your consistency, dedication and excellence is an inspiration to our youth. Your gold medals reflect the spirit of being the best, of a new India.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 5 August 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted “Talented @BajrangPunia It is synonymous with consistency and excellence. He won the gold medal at the Birmingham CWG. Congratulations to him for a remarkable achievement, his third consecutive CWG medal. His spirit and confidence is inspiring. My best wishes always.”
The Talented @BajrangPunia It is synonymous with consistency and excellence. He won the gold medal at the Birmingham CWG. Congratulations to him for a remarkable achievement, his third consecutive CWG medal. His spirit and confidence is inspiring. My best wishes always. pic.twitter.com/hjBYjd1lCP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2022
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also wished and congratulated on Twitter.… Bajrang Punia's gold rush continues in CWG. Many congratulations @Bajrangpunia About your remarkable achievement. Your best efforts have made our country proud. All the best and keep shining!”
… Bajrang Punia's gold rush continues in CWG.
Many congratulations @Bajrangpunia About your remarkable achievement. Your best efforts have made our country proud. All the best and keep shining! pic.twitter.com/5LToHc0QjP
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) 5 August 2022
Virender Sehwag also lauded the performance on Twitter, posting “And that gold number 7. Fabian Bajrang won the gold medal in the style of Fabiant Zabardast Zindabad
And that 7 is the golden number. — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 5, 2022
Fantastic Bajrang wins gold in grand style. Long live the fabulous #CWG2022India pic.twitter.com/sZmce5mjry
